National Sea Grant Offshore Wind Energy Liaison

Science and Knowledge for a Sustainable Blue Economy and Equitable Ocean Planning

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The National Sea Grant Offshore Wind Energy (OWE) Liaison Initiative builds the capacity of the Sea Grant network and other collaborators so they can better assist communities experiencing OWE development.

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What is OWE?

Learn how offshore wind energy works.

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Where is OWE being developed?

Learn where to go for up-to-date information about offshore wind energy development.

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What is the research saying?

Learn about the impacts of offshore wind development on our ecosystems and ocean and coastal users.

“In 2018, the American blue economy supported 2.3 million jobs, and contributed approximately $373 billion to the nation’s gross domestic product through activities such as tourism and recreation, shipping and transportation, commercial and recreational fishing, power generation, research, and related goods and services.”

— NOAA Blue Economy Strategic Plan 2021-2025

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